Global June 2019

10 Minutes To Spare

Ten minutes before they were to be launched, President Donald Trump called off Iranian strikes that were in retaliation for Iran downing an unmanned American surveillance drone.

Global June 2019

In-State Tuition News; Top 5 Headlines

There are 20 states where undocumented students can receive tuition. A new scholarship honors Anthony Bourdain. Puerto Rico sees a population drop as U.S. Latino population grows.

Global June 2019

7 New Degrees For 7 IU Campuses

The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved seven new degrees for seven IU campuses. They will be offering six new graduate degrees and one new undergraduate degree.

Financing June 2019

New Scholarship Honors Anthony Bourdain

The Culinary Institute of America and Chefs Eric Ripert & José Andrés are honoring Anthony Bourdain with a new scholarship. The announcement comes days before Bourdain’s birthday.

Technology June 2019

Facebook’s Currency Faces Pushback

Facebook’s plan to create a new cryptocurrency is raising concerns, including how and if it can be monitored, so it can’t be used for illegal activities or to hurt consumers.

Global June 2019

Ortiz Not Intended Target Of Shooting

According to Dominican officials, the shooting of former David Ortiz is a case of mistaken identity and that the intended target was another man sitting at the same table as Ortiz.

Global June 2019

Border Official: Aid Needed To Save Lives

Acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner John Sanders said that if Congress doesn’t pass $4.6 billion in emergency funding, more migrant children might die.

Health Care June 2019

HIV Prevention Drug Services Expanded

The SIU School of Medicine is working with the Southern Seven Health Department in an effort to expand HIV prevention drug services to some rural areas.

Hispanic Community June 2019

US Navy And Venezuelan Migrants

The U.S. Navy has launched a hospital ship to help countries (including Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic) who have absorbed Venezuelan migrants.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Guatemala’s Not Safe Third Country?

Guatemalan Interior Minister Enrique Degenhart said that Guatemala has not agreed to be a “safe third country” for asylum-seeking migrants but is tackling migrant smuggling.

Financing June 2019

Tuition Hikes For Nebraska Colleges

The three colleges in the Nebraska State College System are going to have tuition increases for the next two years.

Financing June 2019

US CEO Hands Oxford University $189M

Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of the private equity firm Blackstone, has donated 150 million pounds ($188.6 million) to Oxford University. Donation will fund the university’s AI studies.